Professional Scrum Master 2 (PSM II) Certification - A Crash Course - Scrum Master Roles: Key Principles to Bear in Mind

The video explains the role of a Scrum Master, emphasizing the importance of focusing on one project at a time to maintain effectiveness. The Scrum Master acts as a servant leader, providing guidance without direct authority, and should inspire the team to learn Scrum principles. They must ensure the team is in sync, understand what 'DONE' means, and facilitate self-organization. The Scrum Master also helps remove impediments, organizes mentoring sessions, and focuses on team efficacy. They play a crucial role in Sprint Retrospectives, coaching the team to avoid overcommitment.

What is the primary role of a Scrum Master in a team?

• To inspire and guide the team without direct authority

• To act as the boss and assign tasks

• To manage multiple projects simultaneously

• To ensure individual team members are efficient

Why is it important for a Scrum Master to ensure the team is in sync?

• To assign tasks more effectively

• To prevent dissatisfaction and impediments

• To increase individual efficiency

• To reduce the need for meetings

What does 'DONE' mean in the context of a Scrum team?

• A task is completed when the team leader assigns it

• A task is completed when it is fully tested and meets team criteria

• A task is completed when the Scrum Master approves it

• A task is completed when the product owner reviews it

How should a Scrum Master handle team members' impediments?

• By assigning tasks to other members

• By ignoring them to promote self-organization

• By documenting them for future reference

• By helping to remove them

What should a Scrum Master focus on during Sprint Retrospectives?

• Individual performance reviews

• Team's search for improvements

• Assigning new tasks

• Evaluating product features